Hot Mexican Cheese Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped red pepper
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Butter a 3 cup baking dish.
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese and next 6 ingredients until just combined.
Spread in baking dish.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
or until hot and bubbly.
Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.